Venue(s) 4 (in 4 host cities) Start date 1989 | Dates July 1 – 16 Teams 10 | |
Similar 1987 Copa América, 1991 Copa América, 1995 Copa América, 1993 Copa América, 1997 Copa América | ||
The Copa América 1989 football tournament was hosted by Brazil, from 1 to 16 July. All ten CONMEBOL member nations participated.
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Brazil won their fourth Copa América, and first since 1949, by beating Uruguay 1–0 in the final match at the Estádio do Maracanã.
The top scorer was Brazilian Bebeto. He scored six times, including three in the final group stage.
Squads
For a complete list of all participating squads: 1989 Copa América squads
First round
The tournament was set up in two groups of five teams each. Each team played one match against each of the other teams within the same group. The top two teams in each group advanced to the final stage.
Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.
- greater goal difference in all group games;
- greater number of goals scored in all group games;
- winner of the head-to-head match between the teams in question;
- drawing of lots.
Goal scorers
With six goals, Bebeto is the top scorer in the tournament. In total, 55 goals were scored by 30 different players, with only one of them credited as own goal.
